Wednesday, November 21, 2007

After being teased with the info that the phone exists, but with no news on the release date or pricing, it’s finally here. Nokia has launched the N82. Another high end mobile from the Finnish mobile makers with a 5 mega pixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. But this time, unlike the N95, they equipped the phone with a Xenon flash.

The N82 is also equipped with A-GPS for navigation with preinstalled Nokia maps and all the standard packages come with a free voice guided navigation trial. You can purchase additional features, such as city guides and longer subscription to the navigation. Also available in the standard pack is a 2GB micro SD card.

"The evolution of camera capabilities in mobile devices has been extremely fast over the past years. With the Nokia N82 we have reached such a superior level in image quality, speed and ease of use that not only does it outperform any other camera phone on the market, but it's also a very credible alternative for single purpose digital still cameras," said Satu Ehrnrooth, head of Nokia Nseries Cameras Category, Multimedia, Nokia. "In addition to the high-end camera, the Nokia N82 also enables you to navigate and discover new places, enjoy your music, browse the web, play games, chat online and be part of the global web 2.0 community wherever you go. Thanks to the wireless broadband connectivity, convergence and yet again increased performance, the Nokia N82 is all you need in your pocket!"

Among the other features are Wi-Fi connectivity, 3G capabilities with HSDPA for faster internet connection, Bluetooth with A2DP capabilities and miniUSB v2.0. The N82 also has an integrated Stereo FM radio, TV out, document viewer and a new auto rotate feature so if the phone is turned the display automatically switches to landscape mode. It also supports N-Gage games and has a direct upload feature for your images, so it will simultaneously upload your files while you use thephone for any other purpose.

The Nokia N82 is available now in key markets with an estimated, pre-tax, unsubsidized sales price of approximately Rs. 25,810(450 euros).

Friday, November 16, 2007

If you’ve been waiting for a stylish edition from Nokia then here’s chance to celebrate (even if Christmas is still some time away). The Nokia 8800 Arte and 8800 Sapphire Arte are, however, not just about stylish good looks. Using a combination of high-end metal and glass materials, the two new Nokia mobiles sport the same minimalist yet elegant appearance as its predecessors.Dimensions-wise, the new handsets have a larger footprint than the earlier 8800 and weigh more, but also have the slimmest profiles in the 8800 collection so far. This sensual model also promises a 2.0-inch QVGA OLED display, 3.2 megapixel camera with 8x digital zoom, 1GB of built-in memory, MicroUSB all-in-one-connector, an anti-fingerprint coating on the metal and glass, and a leather pouch with linen-lining to keep things tidy. The Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte adds to the sense of exclusivity by further enhancing its polished steel case with a genuinesapphire gem stone and an accent of soft leather, creating an even richer, sensual feel. And if you are a proud owner of the Nokia 8800 Arte or Nokia 8800 Sapphire Arte, then you will be able to enjoy an exclusive video track and soundtrack composed by Kruder & Dorfmeister with visuals by Fritz Fitzke - adding an extra touch of sophistication and individuality to both handsets. Youcan also make much of an elegantly designed Nokia BH-803 Bluetooth headset with Active Noise Cancellation and touch sensitive volume adjustment.

Conserve about €1,000 ($ 1,500) for the Arte or €1,150 ($1,700) for the Sapphire Arte. The Arte will reach the shelves in last quarter of this year (right in time for Christmas) while you’ll have to wait up till first quarter of 2008 for the Sapphire Arte.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

Motorola is showing off the stylish side of music with the introduction of Moto U9. Through unique advancements in mobile entertainment technology, U9 makes music a multi-sensory experience and lets consumers rock out and look good – with an elegant form factor, Stereo bluetooth,CrystalTalk Technology, external touch sensitive music controls and floating, animated screensavers that appear on the external display.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Toshiba 815T, for those who like to customize cell phones.If you do enjoy cell phones with customized looks, the Toshiba fanfun 815T is the phone for you. As you’ll be able to see in the pictures on the post, it is a real chameleon…As usual, more pictures after the jump.